Amusement

Originally posted on August 29, 2013.

The sign in front of The Switcher had read that the ride wasn’t for pregnant women or people with heart conditions. Richard was never one to listen to warnings. He figured he had reached an age where he could do anything he wanted. He was a cranky old man who just didn’t care. Of course, he had no idea of what the thrill ride would do. As it spun around, it felt like his life was literally being sucked out of him. He wondered if he should have heeded that warning! He was sure this was it! But then there was a quick snap, a feeling like everything was going to be alright as the ride slowed down. It was when he got off that he noticed something different. His skin was smooth instead of wrinkled, it was now dark instead of light, and he was a woman instead of a man! He looked over to see his old body still sitting in the ride. It was still and motionless. Richard didn’t want to question his second chance. As attendants started to care for his former body, he made a break for it. He exited the amusement park just as he heard the sound of ambulances in the distance.